Job Description

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

ST&S APME is BP’s supply and trading arm in the Eastern hemisphere, operating across oil, gas, power, refinery and chemical feedstock markets. Leveraging its expertise and market insights, the team leads in buying and selling spot cargoes, driving responsiveness and innovation to keep global energy moving. It also supports other BP businesses with a strong supply, trading, and risk‑management function. Through entrepreneurial trading, blending, and shipping optimization, the business delivers strong commercial value. ST&S APME aims to grow into a leading, profitable, safe, and responsible organisation that respects the environment and local communities. Operating in a fast‑paced, market‑driven environment, it plays a central role in BP’s commercial activities.

We are seeking an applicant to fill the position of Trading Operations, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be part of a larger Trading Operations team and will report to the Team Lead, Lights Operations. The business aims to extract maximum value through effective stock inventory management and timely scheduling of deliveries to end receivers, as well as optimizing cargo matching and tanker berthing/delivery schedule. The activities will also include administrative work to ensure timely and accurate updates in the relevant systems. These operational objectives are aligned with our BP “Who we are” framework, which are to be achieved with no compromise to BP’s operating standards.

What You Will Deliver

• The successful candidate’s primary focus will be managing operations in support of the Gasoline business and marine activities. The successful candidate will work closely with all customers across Asia Pacific and Middle East, where applicable and will be responsible for:
• Ensuring all operations activities are conducted in compliance with relevant HSSE and operating standards.
• Working closely with BP Shipping to ensure that the business aligns with Group Marine Policy.
• Collaborating with Finance teams to provide assurance on trading processes and procedures.
• Scheduling the movements, and efficiently coordinate and optimise operations.
• Maintaining timely and accurate records in the relevant systems.
• Working with the traders, originators, and marketers to implement new trading/marketing strategies and maximize the value of existing strategies.
• Communicating with the regional offices on operational decisions & resolution of issues.
• Supporting ancillary invoice and payment processing to shipowners, service providers and surveyors.
• Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs.
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing the relationships with third parties and associates, including terminals, shipping companies, surveyors, and marketing businesses.
• Providing market intelligence to support analytics, marketer and traders’ understanding of market activity.
• Supporting local or group initiatives and projects, as required, that enhance value.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• A university degree/diploma or equivalent experience is prefered.
• Meaningful operational experience with a proven track record of delivering commercial value.
• Ability to implement the compliance & HSSE requirements relating to operations.
• Supply and logistics knowledge with experience in handling tank storage, pipeline scheduling and truck deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic processes and documentation.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and able to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Strong team player, proactive and assertive.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of energy trading industry.

Key Technical Competencies

• Compliance & HSSE requirements relating to operations.
• Supply and logistics knowledge, including tank storage, pipeline scheduling and truck deliveries.
• Knowledge of international and domestic processes and documentation.
• Operational experience supporting trading processes, scheduling, optimization, and marine activities.
• Proactive management and recovery of demurrage and oil loss costs.
• Ability to maintain accurate operational records and administer relevant systems.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodation!

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us

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